Bombay High Court
SHAHAJI LALA PAWARversusSTATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANR.
- Disposal
- Disposed Off
Holding
The Court held that the 45‑day delay in filing the appeal may be condoned and allowed the application.
Summary
The appellant, Shahaji Lala Pawar, filed an interim application seeking condonation of a 45‑day delay in filing an appeal against his conviction. The High Court issued notice to the respondents on 9 July 2026 and heard arguments from both sides. The applicant was represented by Mr. Ishaan Kapse, while the State was represented by Mr. Shrikant H. Yadav, APP. After considering the reasons set out in the application, the Court allowed the condonation of delay as per prayer clause (c). Consequently, the application was disposed of in favor of the appellant, permitting the appeal to proceed. No substantive discussion of statutory provisions or precedents was recorded in the short order.
Issues considered
- Whether a delay of 45 days in filing an appeal against conviction can be condoned under the procedural law.
Subjects
- condonation of delay
- criminal appeal
- procedural law
- appeal against conviction
Judgment
19-IA-352-2026.doc
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY
CIRCUIT BENCH AT KOLHAPUR
CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
INTERIM APPLICATION NO. 352 OF 2026
IN
CRIMINAL APPEAL (ST) NO. 2096 OF 2026
Shahaji Lala Pawar ...Applicant.
In the Matter in Between :
Shahaji Lala Pawar ...Appellant.
Versus
State of Maharashtra and Another ...Respondents.
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Mr. Ishaan Kapse for the Applicant.
Mr. Shrikant H. Yadav, APP, for the Respondents-State.
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Coram : Sharmila U. Deshmukh &
Neeraj P. Dhote, JJ.
Date : September 15, 2026.
P. C. :
1. This is an application for condonation of 45 days delay in iling
appeal against conviction.
2. This Court had issued notice to the Respondents on 9th July 2026.
3. Heard both the sides.
4. After hearing both the sides and for the reasons set out in the
application, the Application is allowed in terms of prayer clause (c).
5. The Application is disposed of.
[Neeraj P. Dhote, J.] [Sharmila U. Deshmukh, J.]
Digitally
signed by
RAJU
RAJU DATTATRAYA
DATTATRAYA GAIKWAD
GAIKWAD Date: Gaikwad RD 1 of 1
2026.09.15
15:14:04
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